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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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